This wooden eight-meter rowing boat is usually stored in a special compartment under the rear deck of the submarine, and the process of taking and hoisting it is rather cumbersome, and the sailors on the I-60 are well-trained, and it takes about fifteen minutes to prepare everything, so it is completely understandable that Nakasa Guijima is anxious, and he is worried that the "friends of the independent country" are already waiting impatiently at this time.

The distance between the two sides was very close, and the speed of the current on the sea was gentle, and the Japanese sailors rowed the rowboat to the side of the independent submarine with little effort. It seems that the sailors of the independent country did not react with any dissatisfaction, which made the Japanese Nakasa breathe a sigh of relief, and the eyes of these sailors on the island were full of curiosity.

This was the first time since World War I that the Japanese and German navies had communicated on the sea, and it was then that Kijima realized that he had created a historical record for the Imperial Navy.

Whether this is a good thing or a curse, Guidao is not able to judge at this time, and the decision he makes needs to take a great risk, because it is a clear violation of the rules of the navy, and it can be said that Guidao is betting on his future and fate. If Guidao wins the bet, he will not be able to run away from the promotion and reward, and maybe he will be transferred to the Military Command Department for a few years, if he loses the bet, then everything will be suspended, and the best outcome waiting for him is also forced retirement, and if he doesn't get it, he will squat in the Navy Prison for a year or two.

However, Guidao asked himself that things would not be so bad that far, no matter how he said that he was in contact with people from independent countries, and the navy always had to take into account the reaction of friendly countries when dealing with it. The Japanese have had the dream of breaking away from Asia and joining Europe for more than 20 years, and although the dream has now been shattered, there is a general sense of reverence for the West in society.

Historically, it was not until the outbreak of the Pacific War and the invincibility of the Japanese army in the Southeast Asian colonies that the halo that shrouded the heads of Westerners finally dissipated, and it is no wonder that the Japanese, who have been inferior for many years, will be ecstatic after hearing about the achievements. As a result, the defects in the Japanese national character were completely exposed, and the morale of the people throughout the country began to slide towards the abyss of blind arrogance, and any attempt to block them was crushed to the ground, as if the Japanese Empire was capable of conquering the whole world by looking at the pathological fanaticism displayed by Japanese society at that time.

Historically, this "pride" of the Japanese has lasted for just four years, with the rise of two mushroom clouds, the self-esteem of the Yamato nation was once again trampled on the ground by the Southern Barbarians, as if walking a reincarnation, the whole country of Japan once again fell into the worship and addiction of Western culture, until the peak of the bubble economy in the eighties, the Japanese with bulging pockets, the spine was slightly straightened.

The topic is far away, let's just say that the current Kijima Nakasa has an attitude of respect and fear for the independent country in his heart. In just one year, you have conquered a series of surrounding powers and sat firmly on the throne of the hegemon of Europe.

In particular, the British Empire, which for decades had been regarded as a model for Japan, had the most powerful naval and air forces in the world, but it could not hold out longer than France under the front of the Great German Empire. The Wehrmacht's devastating offensive shocked the whole world, including, of course, the Japanese army and navy officers on the other side of the world.

Look at them again, Japan, to deal with a weak China, it almost used the strength of the whole country, but until now it still can't make the Chinese government succumb, think about that batch of army red deer, it is really a bunch of waste.

What worries Guidao is that the recent world diplomatic situation has become more and more unfavorable to Japan, and although there is a news blockade in the country, there are still some internal sources for officers of his rank.

Moreover, from a series of recent orders from the Military Command Department, he vaguely sensed that the relationship between the independence country and Japan was changing, and although it was not clear whether this change was for the better or for the worse, it was already certain that the two sides had not reached an alliance so far.

If the independence countries abandon their friendly and neutral attitude towards Japan and turn to support countries such as Britain and Miri, and start putting pressure on the empire, then Japan may really face a situation in which the whole world is the enemy.

Japan still needs to import a large number of energy minerals and precision machinery parts from overseas, especially many key technologies in the military and industrial fields, the West is strictly restricting exports, after the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War, only Iduri and the independent countries in the whole of Europe are still willing to extend a hand of friendship and continue to transfer technology and industrial products to the Japanese Empire. The British Empire, a former ally and teacher, had already parted ways with Japan because of differences in Asian interests, and I heard that Britain was uniting with the British Commonwealth and many allies to launch a trade blockade against Japan, which was obviously a serious violation of international law, and the Japanese Empire could never back down in this matter.

Originally, Japan could also rely on importing urgently needed war materials from the United States, but the situation in the United States is now also beginning to be worrying, the United States has changed a conservative president, claiming that the United States is re-erecting the flag of isolationism, and everything is prioritized by Millican, although this is not a bad thing for the Japanese Empire, but the problem is that the legend of the Rice Cabinet seems to have some new ideas on Asian policy, which may be unfavorable to Japan, and what specific changes will be, perhaps the results will not be seen until next year, There are also rumors that the United States may exert strong pressure on Japan with the intention of using economic means to end the chaos in East Asia as soon as possible, which is not a fun thing for Japan, which is poor in resources.

A German sailor skillfully caught the cable thrown by the Japanese sailor, and then the German side also threw a cable, and the small island private standing at the head of the rowing boat neatly raised his hand to catch it, and quickly tied it to the bollard hook in the bow.

Following the folding ladder on the aft deck hull, Guidao climbed up to the deck of the U106. A naval non-commissioned officer blew the boarding whistle, and twelve sailors in tropical uniforms lined up as a guard of honor and saluted the Japanese Navy lieutenants who boarded the boat.

"Welcome aboard the U106 submarine of the Imperial German Navy, I'm Captain Hank. Captain Robin. Captain Robin stepped forward and gave a military salute to the Japanese officer.

"I am Lieutenant Colonel Kajima Seji (Kijima Moriji), commander of the 28th Diving Brigade of the Imperial Japanese Navy." The level of German on Kijima is so-so, but he is able to speak English quite fluently, and although there are some accent problems, it does not hinder communication at all.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lieutenant Colonel Ke Ma Sai Ji." Captain Robin was also fluent in English, and he reintroduced his position and name to the other party in English.

"Fortunately, Captain Robin, this is the captain of the I-60 submarine, Major Hanabusa Hakashi (Hanabo Hiroshi), you can call him Major Hanabusa." Guidao introduces Robin to the flower room next to him.

"Fortunately, Major Hanabusa." Robin saluted to the flower room, but he didn't expect the two Japanese officers who came to have higher ranks than him.

"This is Lieutenant Igor, the deputy captain, this is the gunnery officer, Second Lieutenant Rudolph, and this is our navigator Ensign Herman." Robin introduces his men to the Japanese guests.

"Please take a seat over there, we've got some refreshments for you." Robin invited.

The U106 conning tower had not been remodeled and there was no second level of anti-aircraft gun platform, so the space on the aft deck was still very spacious, and the crew of the U106 erected a white canvas awning between the 37 mm anti-aircraft guns on the aft deck and the enclosure of the conning tower. The sailors erected two long folding tables under the shed, and spread white tablecloths on them. Tea sets and various snacks were placed on the table, and even a potted plant was placed in the middle of the table as a decoration, and the whole afternoon tea party looked very troublesome.

Under the guidance of the Germans, several Japanese officers sat down at the table, and the Japanese sailors were not qualified to sit with the officers, and were entertained by several German sailors, who smoked and rested on the aft deck.

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